Muirfield Golf Course| Golf Vacation Packages Free Parking Days of Play Visitors are welcomed on Tuesdays and Thursdays (excluding public holidays) although the maximum number of guests is 12. Buggies There are just three buggies available to book and are rented on a first come first serve basis and cost £35 per round. Caddies There are a limited number of caddies which need to be booked in advance. They cost £40 excluding gratuity and must be paid directly. Attire in Golf Clubhouses Attire in the clubhouse is relatively strict, with lounge jacket and tie required in the smoking and dining rooms. Golf shoes and outer golfing wear are prohibited in any of the Club’s public rooms. Short white socks can be worn with tailored shorts. Practice Facilities Smoking is prohibited in all areas inside the club’s premises about 18 holes, par 71, 7,245 yards. Links. One of the best golf courses in the world, host venue to The Open Championship on more than 15 occasions as well as having hosted numerous other championships, both amateur and professional, Muirfield golf club is an absolute must-play on a golf vacation to Scotland.

Recognised as being the oldest golf course in the world, the history of the course stretches as far back as the late 18th century and it was here where the ‘Gentlemen Golfers of Leigh’ drew up the first official rules of golf. It was these 13 rules which formed the basis of the modern rules golf abides by today. The course moved site on a couple of occasions and it was only in 1891 when the club finally settled in its current location, on the stretch of East Lothian coastline where so many other renowned links courses are dotted. Nestled between two other top-class links golf clubs, Archerfield and Gullane, Muirfield has superb panoramic views across the Firth of Forth estuary. The course was designed by the renowned Old Tom Morris but most recently in 2010 and 2011, was upgraded by golf course architect Martin Hawtree to ensure Muirfield remained competitive for the world’s best golfers. Narrow long fairways, deep pot-bunkers, small greens, thick rough and strong winds make Muirfield a tough links to tackle, and only the best golfers should take on these celebrated fairways.

The iconic clubhouse, which sits assertively behind the 18th green, oozes tradition and class. Each public room has fabulous views out across the course visitors will rejoice in the blend of old-school charm and historical memorabilia. There are few better places in the world of golf to relax and enjoy an alcoholic drink. A golf vacation to Scotland is something every golfer should experience, but to play a round of golf at Muirfield, ‘The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers’, is a once in a life time opportunity. We couldn’t recommend it enough. Facilities useful information Days of Play Visitors are welcomed on Tuesdays and Thursdays (excluding public holidays) although the maximum number of guests is 12. Buggies There are just three buggies available to book and are rented on a first come first serve basis and cost £35 per round. Caddies There are a limited number of caddies which need to be booked in advance. They cost £40 excluding gratuity and must be paid directly. Attire in Golf Clubhouses Attire in the clubhouse is relatively strict, with lounge jacket and tie required in the smoking and dining rooms.

Golf shoes and outer golfing wear are prohibited in any of the Club’s public rooms. Short white socks can be worn with tailored shorts. Practice Facilities Greywalls :: Golf Courses Golf Courses Careers Golf Courses East Lothian has often been called a golfer’s paradise. The region’s microclimate ensures more playable days than elsewhere in Scotland. Most of East Lothian’s golf courses are traditional Scottish links style with undulating fairways, hidden bunkers, gorse and heather lining the fairways. With ten golf courses, including four championship courses, within 5 miles of Greywalls this has to be the perfect venue for anyone wishing to sample the full spectrum of Scottish Golf at its best. Today Greywalls sits proudly alongside the clubhouse of the world renowned Muirfield. Guests can look out onto the course and across this famous landscape to the Firth of Forth and the Kingdom of Fife. Whilst we don’t have our own Golf Course at Greywalls, we do have a special relationship with Murifield and Archerfield Links whereby we can get tee times subject to availability. Please see details below under the relevant section.

All other Golf courses in the area are independent of us and as such we don’t have access to tee times, enquiries need to be made direct with the relevant golf course. We would be delighted to suggest itineraries and arrange transport but tee times must be booked direct with the relevant courses. We can arrange a sports/deep tissue massage when you come off the course. Please book in advance. Muirfield Muirfield is the most famous and one of just three private major courses in Scotland requiring private arrangements for play. Home to the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, Muirfield is regarded as the oldest Golf Club in the world having been originally founded in 1744. As host to The British Open 16 times Muirfield is ranked amongst the top fifty courses in the world. We are fortunate enough to be allocated a very limited amount of tee times at the HCEG. These are on selected Mondays and Fridays from April to October. To secure a tee time you must stay at Greywalls for a minimum of 2 nights. You must have a handicap of 18 or better and be able to provide a certificate to that effect.

Please note our tee times only grant access to the course and practice facilities and not the clubhouse. Please contact us on 01620 842144 and we can advise on availability and price. Gullane Gullane Golf Club is a private Members’ Club that welcomes visitors to play its three courses. Unlike many other Scottish links courses they are quite hilly which adds to the golf challenge and offers superb panoramic views over the Firth of Forth. Luffness Golf Club Just outside Gullane is Luffness New Golf Club , established in 1894 and designed by Old Tom Morris. Archerfield We are delighted to say that the World Class Archerfield Links located 1 mile from Greywalls does afford us tee times at a preferential rate. Archerfield with its two courses, the Fidra and Dirleton Links, is a private members club. As such you are playing as guests of Greywalls and all booking enquiries must be made by Greywalls on your behalf. Please contact us on 01620 842 144 and we would be happy to assist you further with any enquiry.

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Logistically, it's easier to get to after that long transatlantic flight than the other two aforementioned destinations and measures up admirably in terms of golf history, quality of playing options and accommodations. It's also less crowded overall, with smaller villages not as full of tourists (as in St. Andrews) or as isolated (i.e., Turnberry). You'll see plenty of Muirfield during this year's Open Championship, but hopefully other worthy courses in the area get some coverage, too. Go there yourself someday and you'll understand why. Must-Play Courses Muirfield ( muirfield.org.uk , 01144-620-842123, $294) The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, the world's oldest club, hosts the British Open for the 16th time this year. Want a tee time (on Tuesday and Thursday only) in the summer at the layout ranked ninth on Golf Magazine's Top 100 Courses in the World? Book at least a year ahead. However, your chances are better now than in past years since morning four-ball play is finally allowed from the 1st tee, not just the 10th.

You could also stay at Greywalls ( greywalls.co.uk ) a pricey 23-room boutique hotel adjacent to the clubhouse; for an extra fee guests have access to limited tee times on Mondays and Fridays. If/when you do get on, prepare to face wind in every direction, fescue grass that will devour a few sleeves and some memorable uphill par 3s, notably the 185-yard seventh and the 193-yard 13th. North Berwick ( northberwickgolfclub.com , 01144-1620-892135, $98-$136) Not a course architecture junkie? You'll still appreciate the rich history here on a layout that includes the original Redan green, The Pit hole (where your approach to the green must carry an ancient stone wall), and the 16th green, bisected by a deep swale. Argue all you want about the latter's impossibility, but you will likely face a putt, or two, like none other you have attempted before. Views of Bass Rock and the Firth of Forth are companions on almost every hole.

Also stop in for a souvenir at quite possibly the world's only subterranean pro shop before heading to the nearby first tee. Gullane No. 1 ( gullanegolfclub.com , 01144-1620-842255, $145-$168) Never heard of this place? Play it and then you can spread the word. An excellent links layout with elevation changes that provide sweeping views from the sea to the Edinburgh skyline. The last two holes feature downhill tee shots, but par doesn't come easy on either. This popular course does restrict tee times for visitors on weekdays (between 10:30 a.m. and noon, and 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.) and even more so on weekends (only at 10:56 a.m., 11:04 a.m. and from 2:56 p.m. to 3:28 p.m.) Dunbar ( dunbargolfclub.com , 01144-1368-862317, $98-$128) This might be the most underrated links course in Scotland.

The benign opening three holes and closing hole are not especially memorable, but once you cross through an opening in a wall that dates back to the late 16th century, the remaining 14 holes offer character, challenge and fun. Standouts include the par-5 ninth, and the par-3 16th, where a carry over water is required when the tide comes in. Musselburgh Links ( musselburgholdlinks.co.uk , 01144-131-6655438, $20-$21) The conditioning is average at best, and six of the holes are inside a working horse racing track. So why play here? Because it hosted six British Opens between 1874 and 1889. Rent a bag of hickory clubs from the pro shop to appreciate what your golfing ancestors went through back in the day. That laughing sound you may hear? Probably the ghosts of Open winners Mungo Park and Willie Park Jr. chuckling at your futility with the whippy shafts.

Best of the Rest Craigielaw ( craigielawgolfclub.com , 01144-1875-870800, $89-$121) The newest public course in the area opened in 2001 and features slightly raised and well-bunkered greens, making it an especially demanding test off the back tees. Views of the sea come with every hole and Gullane Hill looms in the distance to the west. There's also a grass driving range (a rare sight in Scotland) and a six-hole short course, plus 23 rooms attached to the clubhouse. Glen Golf Club ( glengolfclub.co.uk , 01144-1620-892726, $56-$92) Despite having eight holes close to the sea, this 1894 layout is more parkland than links. You'll long remember the spectacular downhill par-3 13th, with water on two sides and backdropped by Bass Rock just off the coast. This is as scenic as any course in East Lothian.

Luffness New Golf Club ( luffnessnew.com , 01144-1620-843336, $128) When Muirfield last hosted the Open in 2002, this Old Tom Morris-designed layout was a qualifying course. Plenty of work has been done since then, including the clearing of buckthorn to open up views and the addition of some new tees. It carries a reputation of having the best greens in East Lothian, ones that get especially fast in the summer months. The male-only club recently added changing facilities for women visitors. Kilspindie ( kilspindiegolfclub.com , 01144-1875-870358, $68-$84) Located just over a wall from Craigielaw, this short (5,600 yards) layout is even closer to the sea than its neighbor, with the first four holes right next to the water. If the tide is out you may see seals lying on the nearby rocks.

This will be a fast but fun round -- highlighted by the par-3 eighth -- and one worth considering as a second option on a 36-hole day. Gullane No. 2 ( gullanegolflcub.com , 01144-1620-842255, $72-$80) Many locals think this 1898 layout is the equal of its higher-profile sibling, Gullane No. 1. It's almost half the cost with more tee times available for visitors. The first and last holes are on the inland side of the Edinburgh main road, along with a visitor's clubhouse that serves this and the Gullane No. 3 course. Beware of the short par-4 third -- it's so steep that it's called Angina Hill. The club offers a variety of green-fee packages, some including breakfast/lunch in the clubhouse, for all three courses.

Best Bargain Whitekirk Golf & Country Club ( whitekirk.com , 01144-1620-870300, $38-$59) It's not adjacent to the sea, but this 1995 public course plays very links-like throughout the round. Gorse, blind shots and handsome coastal vistas abound in its 6,526-yard journey, with highlights being panoramas of Bass Rock, the surrounding farms and villages, and Tantallon Castle. You can walk 36 in high season for $89, play twilight golf for $29 and can book a foursome for less than $40 per player. Not every hole is a textbook classic, but there are so many plusses -- at these prices -- that it's a smart play for visitors on a budget. Worth the Money Muirfield is a must for serious fans of course design and golf history. While the present layout dates only to Old Tom Morris' 1891 design (with substantial updates from H.S. Colt in 1925), the club itself is the oldest in golf, formed in 1744.

Walking in so many famous footsteps (British Open winners here include Nicklaus, Vardon, Braid, Hagen, Player, Trevino, Watson, Faldo and Els) is only part of the appeal. The jacket-and-tie stuffiness and the legendary six-course lunch (for an additional fee) completes one of the truly memorable experiences in golf. Travelin' Joe Says "North Berwick's West Links is much beloved for its quirky features and stunning sea views. It's also legendary for giving the golf world the one-of-a-kind, par-3 15th, a hole much better to play than it is to photograph. Has any hole on the planet been so revered, so influential among architecture geeks, yet been so blah looking in print and in person? "The Redan," as it's known, is a semi-blind hole that plays over spectacle bunkers to a truly twisted, mostly right-to-left sloping green, which sits diagonal to the line of play and which is contoured to shed balls in every direction. A ridge 40 yards in front of the green obscures nearly all of the troubles. Sure, you could elevate the tee, but then it wouldn't be the real Redan.

Oft-copied with more photogenic versions elsewhere, the low-profile original is still the one to check off on your golf bucket list." Inside Info -- Two websites are useful resources for planning your trip to Scotland and East Lothian: visitscotland.com/golf and golfeastlothian.com . -- Archie Baird's one-room collection of artifacts and memorabilia, called The Heritage of Golf, is located right next to the pro shop at Gullane Golf Club and is a must see (by appointment only; no fee but donations are encouraged) for aficionados of the game's long history. Meeting the inimitable Mr. Baird is equally worthwhile. ( heritageofgolf.org ) -- A rental car remains the best way to get from Edinburgh to East Lothian. But you could stay in Edinburgh and take a train (check timetables at scotrail.co.uk ) from that city's Waverley Station to stations near courses like North Berwick (a five-minute downhill walk) and Dunbar (a 15-minute walk). -- Consider buying a day ticket offered by virtually every club here.

Doing so covers the green fee for 36 holes on the same day with up to 50 percent off the second round. The second time around the same links course can be as enjoyable and even more challenging thanks to ever changing wind directions that create entirely different playing conditions. -- Two excellent private clubs in the area are The Renaissance Club ( trcaa.com ) and Archerfield ( archerfieldgolfclub.com ). The former is hard to get on unless you are a serious candidate for membership, or a fortunate guest of a member. Three new holes, built by course designer Tom Doak, debuted this year on coastal land purchased from next door neighbor Muirfield. Archerfield recently added accommodations and a spa, and with those came some very restricted visitor tee times ($180) on both of the club's pleasant 18-hole courses. Stay The Lodge at Craigielaw ( craigielawlodge.com ) Just opened in May, the 23 no-frills rooms (with solid Wi-Fi service and rain shower heads) here provide a centrally located base for visiting golfers. Book one of the 13 course view rooms and soak in the Firth of Forth scenery.

Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa ( macdonaldhotels.co.uk/marine ) Overlooking the West Links at North Berwick, this 83-room hotel includes an indoor/outdoor spa facility, but it's the views, especially from an upper floor room facing the sea, that you will remember the most. Duck's at Kilspindie House ( ducks.co.uk ) Don't overindulge with the extensive wine list here at this 23-room property in Aberlady or it might affect your putting. Your barstool putting that is, which you just might find yourself trying in the pub with owner Malcolm Duck, who describes his establishment as a "restaurant with rooms." The Wi-Fi is free, as are those putting games. From the Expert "You'll hear this from every part of Scotland, but there really is a microclimate here in East Lothian. It only works when the wind is coming out of the west, which is the prevailing wind. Bad weather usually splits up when it reaches Edinburgh, either heading over the Firth to Forth or south to the Lammermuir Hills.

"It does tend to be 1/3 drier than the west coast of Scotland and courses are normally open all year round thanks to the sandy subsoil. Greens on a course like Gullane are almost as good during the winter as the summer. "Off the course, visitors should see Edinburgh Castle, and walk the Royal Mile that connects the Castle with Holyrood Palace. There are many open spaces in the city, including an extinct volcano called Arthur's Seat, which is quite near the Palace. There are great walks all over the city." -- Allan Minto, Golf Tourism Officer for East Lothian. Playing Tip "Links golf courses are always exposed to the varying wind conditions. That's the case here in East Lothian, where we do get our fair share of wind! You will need a punch shot when playing into a strong wind, to give your shot a lower ball flight than usual. "To do so, grip down on the club an inch or two more than usual and position the ball slightly back of center in your stance. Set your hands ahead of the ball and place around 60 to 70 percent of your weight on your left side.

This ball position will encourage a steeper than usual angle of attack on the ball and help the initial trajectory of the ball stay lower. "During the backswing, feel as if the weight stays on your left side. This will restrict the length of your backswing to three-quarter length and help you to maintain your balance in the wind. The backswing should feel very centered above the ball. "Due to the limited lower-body weight shift, the forward swing will feel more downward towards the ball than you are used to. Expect a deeper divot, even on the tight turf here, and a shorter follow through -- hands to shoulder high -- as a result of the steeper angle of attack." -- Jacky Montgomery, head professional at Dunbar Golf Club More From the Web Muirfield golf course | Doolist.com | What's on Yours? Edit experience information Muirfield is a privately owned links which is the home of The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. Located in Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland, overlooking the Firth of Forth, Muirfield is one of the golf courses used in rotation for The Open Championship. read more » About this Experience T.

Morris (1889), Par 71—7,221 yards Home to the world’s oldest golfing society, Muirfield opened in 1744. More than 200 years later, Jack Nicklaus won his first British Open here on the storied greens near Edinburgh. Most golfers consider Muirfield to be a particularly demanding test of ability. Related websites Want to do it (1) Discussions No reviews have been added yet. Nobody has done this experience yet. Muirfield Golf Club, muirfield golf, muirfield golf course, muirfield golf links, Honourable Company of Muirfield Golfers, Harry Colt, muirfield, Duncur Road, Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, open championship. MUIRFIELD LINKS Duncur Road, Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland The original course was designed by Old Tom Morris and 16 holes built by hand and horse were opened on 3rd May of 1891 with two more added in December.

Muirfield was the first course designed in two loops of nine holes, the first nine going round the perimeters of the property in a clockwise direction, the second nine contained inside the first, running anticlockwise; and since never more than three successive holes run in the same direction, any wind that blows afflicts the golfer from all points during a round. Muirfield is home to the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers who held their first meeting on Leith Links in 1744. Leith was a small fishing village on the Firth of Forth, and became the main seaport for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Leith Links were situated five miles from the centre of Edinburgh, and the ideal retreat for the professional gentlemen seeking fresh air and a game of golf. The Links at that time were also shared by the local citizens and military. The original Links have long since been replaced by the docks.

The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers is recognized as the world's oldest golf club, although the Royal Burgess Golfing Society was formed in 1735 and also played over Leith Links, but has no documentation to substantiate this date due to the nature of the secrecy of the freemasons who founded the society. In 1744 the first 13 rules of golf were drafted by a committee, including John Rattray, the first captain of the Gentlemen Golfers of Edinburgh, subsequently to be known as the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. Architect: Harry Colt.

Question: Beside which Scottish firth is the golf course Muirfield situated?
Answer: FORTH